Rice Salad With Smoked Gouda And Garlic Dill Vinaigrette Food

RICE SALAD WITH SMOKED GOUDA AND GARLIC DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Drain and rinse kidney beans.
• Set aside.
• Bring water to a boil, then add the rice, cover, and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes.
• Stir and fluff the cooked rice, cover, and set aside.
• Meanwhile, make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.
• Add the garlic, sugar, salt and pepper, and whisk again until smooth and a thick consistancy is achieved.
• Whisk in dill, and set aside.
• Combine the cooked rice with the red pepper, green onions, fennel and beans.
• Pour on the dressing and toss well.
• Add the cheese and the peas and toss again.
• Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight to let the flavors meld.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for half an hour before serving.

GREEN SALAD WITH DILL VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the garlic and rice vinegar, and set aside to mellow out.
• Meanwhile, trim the root end off the romaine heart and chop lettuce crosswise into bite-size pieces. Add the romaine, arugula and parsley to a large bowl or salad spinner. Fill with cold water, swish the greens, then lift the spinner basket (or lift the greens out and transfer to a colander in the sink) and drain the water. Repeat 2 to 3 more times, or until the water runs clear and no grit remains. Spin-dry the greens or dry them very well by laying them out on a large kitchen towel, folding the towel in half and gently patting down to remove moisture. Rinse and dry the large bowl, and return the greens to the bowl, cover with the damp kitchen towel and refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. (Greens washed, dried and covered this way can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours.)
• When you're ready to serve, finish the vinaigrette: To the garlic and vinegar, add the olive oil, dill, fish sauce, sugar and 1 tablespoon cold water, and season generously with salt and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
• Add a couple of tablespoons of the vinaigrette to the salad greens, and toss, adding more as needed to evenly coat. The salad should be lightly dressed, not drowned. Taste for seasoning, adjusting with more salt and pepper as desired.

SMOKED GOUDA AND SPINACH RICE CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat, add shallots and mushroom, saute about 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
• Add hot rice, spinach, 1 1/4 cup gouda, and the cream. Stir until cheese melts and the mixture is heated through.
• Put mixture into a lightly greased 2 qt casserole, sprinkle remaining cheese over the top, broil about 2 minutes to melt cheese.

WILD RICE BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND SMOKED GOUDA SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions.
• In large saute pan, heat olive oil on medium. Add brussels sprouts, season with salt and pepper to taste, and saute until tender and lightly browned, 8-10 minutes.
• In a bowl, stir cooked rice, sprouts, and all other remaining ingredients. Mix until cheese is melted and everything is nicely mixed. If too thick, add a little water to thin it out. Season with more salt and pepper, if needed.
• Serve warm/right away, 3/4 cup per person.

THE WORLD OF RICE SALADS

Steps:

• Put the rice and all the vegetables in a large bowl. Drizzle with vinaigrette and use two big forks to combine, fluffing the rice and tossing gently to separate the grains.
• Stir in the parsley, taste, and adjust the seasoning or moisten with a little more dressing. Serve at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a day, bringing the salad back to room temperature before serving.
• Variations:
• Rice Salad, Japanese Style: Use brown or white short-grain rice. Halve the amount of celery and carrot and finely chop them or shred them on a grater. Add 1 cup cubed firm tofu (preferably baked). Instead of the vinaigrette, toss with 1/4 cup or so of Simple Miso Dipping Sauce (made by whisking together 6 tablespoons miso paste, 3/4 cup warm water or sake, 1 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon mirin or honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar plus more to taste, and salt to taste). Instead of the parsley, crumble 2 sheets of nori over the rice salad and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons black or white sesame seeds.
• Rice Salad, Mexican Style: Long-grain or medium-grain, white or brown, all work well here. When blending the vinaigrette, add 1 tablespoon chili powder and 2 tablespoons Mexican crema or mayonnaise. Instead of celery and carrot, add 1 cup chopped fresh tomato. Substitute chopped fresh cilantro for the parsley and, at the same time, add 2 chopped hard-cooked eggs and chopped jalapeño chiles if you like. Serve with lime wedges.
• Rice Salad, Indian Style: Use brown or white basmati rice. When making the vinaigrette, use rice wine vinegar, replace the oil with coconut milk, and add 1 tablespoon curry powder, or more to taste. Instead of the bell pepper, celery, and carrot, add 1/2 cup each cubed cooked potato, cooked cauliflower florets, and green peas (cooked frozen are fine). Substitute cilantro for the parsley.
• Citrus Rice Salad: Use any rice. Instead of red wine vinegar, make the vinaigrette with freshly squeezed citrus juice-choose from lemon, lime, orange, blood orange, tangerine, pink grapefruit, or a combination. Whatever you use, add 2 tablespoons of the grated zest and 1 tablespoon of sugar or honey to the blender. Do not include the scallion or the vegetables. (You might want to use a little less dressing.) Instead of the parsley, use mint if you like. A handful of chopped almonds or pecans make a nice addition.
• Tomato Rice Salad: Use any kind of brown or white rice. When making the vinaigrette, eliminate the vinegar and add 1 medium tomato to the blender. Instead of the scallion and other vegetables, add 2 cups chopped fresh tomato (a mixture of heirloom varieties is nice).Instead of the parsley, use chopped fresh basil or mint, or 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, chervil, dill, or about a tablespoon of fresh thyme leaves.

CRISPY RICE SALAD WITH HALLOUMI AND GINGER-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Make the ginger-lime vinaigrette: In a large bowl, stir together the sliced red onion, lime zest, lime juice, ginger, garlic and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside, letting the red onion marinate and tenderize.
• Prepare the rice: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high in a large nonstick skillet. Stir in the turmeric. Add the rice and cook, stirring quickly to coat the rice evenly, about 1 minute. (No need to break it up entirely; clumps are encouraged for texture.)
• Season generously with salt and pepper, and let rice sit, undisturbed, until crispy underneath and toasted in spots, 2 to 3 minutes. Gently turn the rice with a spatula, trying to preserve any clumps, and cook another 3 minutes, until crispy on the second side. (The rice should be almost equal parts crispy and chewy, and evenly stained by the turmeric.) Transfer to a large, paper towel-lined rimmed baking sheet, set in an even layer and let cool.
• Prepare the halloumi: Chop the halloumi into 3/4-inch cubes, then pat them dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels. Wipe out the skillet, then heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high. Add the cubed halloumi in an even layer and cook, stirring frequently, until golden at the edges, 2 to 3 minutes. (Sturdy but delicate, halloumi needs to cook quickly at a high temperature so it sears without fully melting down and losing its shape. Stir attentively!) Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and season with pepper.
• When ready to eat, add the greens to the vinaigrette, toss to coat and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a wide, shallow bowl or dish. (You want a big surface area to accommodate the toppings.) Scatter with the crispy rice clusters and hot halloumi. Serve immediately.

SMOKED GOUDA RISOTTO

Steps:

• Combine water and broth; set aside.
• Melt buter in a large nonstick saucepan Over medium heat.
• Add 1/3 cup shallots, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
• Add rice.
• Cook 2 minutes uncovered, stirring constantly.
• stir in 1/2 cup wine; cook 30 seconds or until the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly.
• Adding salt and 1/2 cup broth mixture, stir until absorbed.
• Continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly.
• Besure broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total).
• Stir in Gouda, cook just until melted.
• Stir in arugula or spinach.
• Cook just until spinach is wilted.

SPRING RICE SALAD WITH LEMON-DILL DRESSING

Steps:

• Prepare rice according to package directions using stock instead of water and omitting salt and butter. Set aside when done.
• Meanwhile, chop vegetables and bring saucepan 3/4 full of water to boil. Add green beans and snow peas and blanch for about 4-5 minutes or until desired tenderness. Remove with slotted spoon and let cool.
• Add asparagus to reserved water in saucepan and simmer until tender, about 10 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain and let cool with other vegetables.
• In large bowl wisk together lemon juice, olive oil, dill, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Add rice and vegetables and toss.
• Garnish with dill sprigs and lemon wedges if desired.

RICE SALAD WITH LEMON, DILL, AND RED ONION

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan three-quarters full of water to a boil; add salt. Stir in rice, and return water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook uncovered until rice is tender, about 14 minutes. Drain rice in a sieve, and transfer to a medium bowl.
• Meanwhile, mix together red onion and vinegar in a small bowl. Let sit 5 minutes; strain onion in a sieve, discarding vinegar. Place lemon juice, oil, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in another small bowl, and whisk to combine.
• Drizzle lemon mixture over hot rice. Add reserved onion, dill, and lemon zest; toss to combine. Serve.